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29/10/2026

The warrant of fitness system changes on 1 November 2026. Many of you won’t need to get a WoF as often. From 1 November:

• People who buy a new car will need their next WoF when the car is 4 years old.
• Cars between 4–14 years old will need a WoF every 2 years (previous it was yearly). We're doing this in phases (see a few bullets below).
• Cars over 14 years old will need a WoF yearly (previously it was every 6 months for vehicles registered before 1 January 2000).
• Motorcycles registered before 1 January 2000 will need a WoF yearly (previously it was every 6 months).

We'll make the change for cars between 4–14 years old in phases:

• From 1 November 2026, cars first registered on or after 1 November 2019 need a WoF every 2 years.
• From 1 November 2027, cars first registered from 1 November 2013 to 31 October 2019 will move to needing a WoF every 2 years.

Expiry dates for all current WoFs won’t change. That means you’ll still have to get a WoF when your vehicle’s current one expires. Your vehicle’s next WoF due date will reflect the above changes.

WoF inspections now check for warning lights for driver assists such as lane keep and automatic emergency braking – what we call "advanced driver assistance systems". You’ll need to fix a malfunctioning ADAS to get a WoF.

We’ve made these changes to the WoF system because for a long time we’ve had very frequent vehicle inspections compared to other countries. Modern vehicles are safer and more reliable than older vehicles, so it’s safer to have less frequent inspections. This’ll save you time and money.

It’s still your responsibility to maintain your vehicle to the WoF standard between inspections. To reinforce this we’ve increased fines:

• The fine for driving a vehicle with a WoF that’s expired by more than 2 months is now $350.
• The fine for driving a vehicle with a wheel or tyre that wouldn’t pass an inspection is now a minimum of $350 and up to $1000 (the maximum court-ordered fine).

Check your tyres, lights, indicators, windscreen wipers, and mirrors at least once a month and before a long trip. Also check your brakes are working well, and rust isn’t affecting the safety of your vehicle. Our website has more information on brakes and rust: https://www.nzta.govt.nz/check-your-car-safety-basics

It’s good to get your vehicle serviced yearly or every 10,000 kilometres (whichever happens first).

The above changes apply to light vehicles that need a WoF – so this includes trailers and caravans.

Also from 1 November 2026, rental vehicles that get a certificate of fitness will need a CoF A yearly, and will also be checked for malfunctioning ADAS.

27/10/2026

We’ll soon start using a new, smaller mobile safety camera trailer to detect speeding. Here’s what the trailer looks like.

These smaller trailers are joining our fleet of camera-equipped SUVs and our existing trailers (which are larger).

We've started testing the new trailer in Christchurch (we're not issuing fines during testing), and then we’ll start operating it in Otago and Southland.

The new trailers are smaller which means they can be parked up roadside in more places than the existing trailers. Otherwise, there’s no change to how we’re detecting speeding, or to the fines we’re issuing. Here’s how the system works:

• Mobile cameras can be anytime and anywhere. You’ll see them during the day and at night on any type of public road across the country.
• Our mobile cameras detect speeding both towards and away from the camera, and on either side of the road.
• Our trailers are all painted white, while the SUVs are different colours, makes, and models. Neither are branded.
• Our mobile cameras aren’t sign posted.

Our aim is to reduce the number of people travelling over the speed limit, lessening the likelihood of a crash being serious or fatal. We’re sharing what this new trailer looks like so you know what to expect.

Exceeding the speed limit is illegal. If you travel at or below the speed limit you won’t be fined. Expect to be fined if the trailer spots you exceeding the speed limit – you can avoid this by not speeding.

We (as in the NZ Transport Agency) don’t directly get money from safety camera fines – instead, money from fines goes to the government, into the big bank account the government uses to pay for the things it does.

Our website has more information about all our types of mobile cameras: https://www.nzta.govt.nz/mobile-safety-cameras

20/10/2026

02/10/2026

Here’s a list of roadworks for the week ahead on Canterbury state highways, so you can plan your travel from Saturday 3 October 2026
The main locations are listed below. Our newsletter has a full list of all upcoming disruptive roadworks: https://nzta-canterburystatehighwaymaintenanceerdmowelsth.createsend1.com/t/t-e-ydjkkyhk-l-r/

SH1 Conway River washout, south of Kaikōura
Repair work is continuing following July's flooding damage, with the highway currently operating under one lane maximum delays up to 10 minutes.
Work remains on track to restore two-lane traffic in late October, subject to weather and construction conditions.

SH1 Rolleston Access Improvements Project: The final asphalt surface on SH1 and the four approaches to the new Dunns Crossing Road and Walkers Road roundabout will be laid next week. Work will take place for 5 nights from Sunday 4 October 2026, between 8pm and 6am. SH1 will be reduced to one lane, with temporary traffic signals managing traffic through the roundabout and a 30km/h speed limit in place.

SH1 Clarence River: Road rebuilding will take place about 5km north of the Clarence River from Monday 12 October to Thursday 19 November. Work will be carried out between 7am and 7pm, Monday to Saturday. Stop/go traffic management will remain in place around the clock, with a temporary speed limit of 30km/h. Allow up to 10 minutes of additional travel time.

All roadworks are subject to weather and other factors, so we may cancel or postpone works at late notice.
Keep up to date – subscribe to our roadworks newsletter for Canterbury or any other region nationwide: https://nzta.govt.nz/maintenance-updates

02/10/2026

Today (1 October 2026) 4 new road rules have become law. Here's what they are:

The aim of the new rules is to make people’s travel safer and better reflect how people already use the roads. From today 1 October:

• Kids 12-years-old and younger can now ride their bikes on the footpath. Parents and caregivers are now also allowed to ride with them. Keep an eye out for kids on bikes when entering or leaving driveways.

• You’ll now be able to ride your e-scooter in cycle lanes. This’ll mean e-scooter riders can get to where they’re going more efficiently. The speed limit still applies to e-scooters, and we highly recommend that you wear a helmet when riding.

• There’s now a minimum passing gap of 1.5m when passing people riding bikes, horses or e-scooters that are travelling in your lane and heading in the same direction as you. This only applies to people driving motor vehicles or riding motorbikes. The 1.5m passing gap doesn’t apply to parked cars or people that are travelling in a different lane to you. If it’s not safe to pass, then you’ll need to wait and pass when it’s safe.

• Everyone is now required to give way to buses that are signalling that they’re leaving bus stops, the roadside or bus lanes on roads that’re 60km/h or less. This new rule allows for buses to safely re-enter traffic.

Earlier this year we asked for your feedback on these changes. We passed your feedback onto the Minister of Transport – there was broad support for the changes the Government proposed, and the Minister decided on the above.

We’ll keep you updated here – follow us if you aren’t already to get updates. There's also more information on our website: https://www.nzta.govt.nz/driving-skills/new-lane-use-rules

10/09/2026

4 new road rules will become law on 1 October 2026. Here's what they are:

The aim of the new rules is to make people’s travel safer and better reflect how people already use the roads. From 1 October:

• Children 12-years-old and under can ride bikes on footpaths and parents or caregivers can ride with them.
• People can ride e-scooters in cycle lanes.
• Drivers must leave a minimum gap of 1.5 metres when passing other types of road users.
• People must give way to buses leaving bus stops in areas with speed limits of 60km/h or less.

Earlier this year we asked for your feedback on these changes. We passed your feedback onto the Minister of Transport – there was broad support for the changes the Government proposed, and the Minister decided on the above.

We’ll keep you updated here – follow us if you aren’t already to get updates. There's also more information on our website: https://www.nzta.govt.nz/changes-to-lane-use